Get ready for a successful season where participants use their QR code for fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Start now by:
- Talking about the Farmers Market and delicious summer produce with your participants—this event only happens once a year.
- Contacting your area's Market Manager. They'll have information about fun activities at the market and other promotional ideas.
If you have any questions call 1-800-841-1410 or email us at FMNPteam@doh.wa.gov.
Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) 2026 Local Agency Training Coming Soon!
- Transcripts in the Learning Center show the completion date for individuals who completed the training.
- When viewing as a group please use the Training Documentation Form and send the completed form to wawictraining@doh.wa.gov. Add FMNP in the Subject line of the email.
- All staff in agencies participating in the 2024 Farmers Market Nutrition Program season are required to complete the training before issuing WIC FMNP benefits.
The 2025 Farmers Market Training Supplement for Coordinators (PDF) shares training and resources to support coordinators and program leads with key tasks. This is a self-paced guide without narration. It includes links to policy, staff tools, webpages and fillable forms. Please note: The fillable forms take more time to download.
If you have questions about FMNP training, please contact us at wawictraining@doh.wa.gov.
Important Dates
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| April | 2026 FMNP Training posted in Learning Center |
| May 1 - 31 | All Staff - Complete 2026 FMNP Training Coordinators - Complete 2026 Training Supplement for Coordinators |
| June 1 | FMNP season starts - begin issuing FM benefits to participants |
| September 30 | Last day to issue FMNP benefits to participants |
| October 31 | Last day for participants to use FM benefits at markets / farm stores |
| Year-round | WIC Monthly Fruit and Vegetable Benefits (CVB) |
Cascades Steps
- Create and Update a Farmers Market Contact (PDF)
- Reallocate Farmers Market Nutrition Program Funds (PDF)
- FMNP and Related Cascades Screens (PDF)
Where can participants use FMNP benefits?
Participants can use WIC FMNP benefits at:
Authorized Farmers Markets – Eastern Washington (PDF)
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Authorized Farmers Markets – Western Washington (PDF)
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FMNP Materials
- How to Use Your WIC QR Code
- WIC and Senior - Farmers Market Brochure